FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CODDLED CARE INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
November 6, 2023
Canvass
License #2483187
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Inspection Summary
This children's services facility was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 6, 2023. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. WHEN TURNED ON, WATER PRESSURE IS MINIMAL, AND WATER LEAKS TO THE FLOOR FROM THE BOTTOM PIPING OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE HAND WASHING SINK.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. WHEN TURNED ON, WATER PRESSURE IS MINIMAL, AND WATER LEAKS TO THE FLOOR FROM THE BOTTOM PIPING OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REMOVE HAND WASHING SINK.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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